Bills by

Patrick M. Gallivan

Senator

15,927 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →gallivan@nysenate.gov

2011-2012 session

Sponsored bills

15,927 bills. Ordered by the date of each bill’s latest official action: referral, amendment, floor vote, passage or signature.

Impact is how much a bill would change if enacted, from 1 (minimal) to 10 (transformational). Passage is our estimate of the chance it becomes law this session. How we score

S909Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules
Relates to a cost analysis of pharmaceutical advertising and promotional expenses
Requires the commissioner to conduct a cost/benefit analysis of pharmaceutical advertising and promotional activities associated with the provision of prescription drugs to citizens in this state.
Liz KruegerRules Committee
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S907Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules
Permits tenants in certain cities to take a rental offset for repair of hazardous conditions
Provides that in cities with a population of one million or more, a tenant or group of tenants, after proper notice to the landlord of the existence of a hazardous violation of housing codes and…
Liz KruegerRules Committee

S894Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Prohibits pharmacists from refusing to dispense medication solely for philosophical, moral, or religious reasons

Prohibits pharmacists from refusing to dispense medication solely for philosophical, moral, or religious reasons.

Liz KruegerRules Committee

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S892Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Provides for the dispensing of emergency contraception under certain circumstances and conditions

Provides for the dispensing of emergency contraception under certain circumstances and conditions.

Liz KruegerRules Committee

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S815Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Referred to social services

Provides for daycare reimbursement by the state within thirty days of an invoice being issued

Provides for daycare reimbursement by the state within thirty days of an invoice being issued.

Kenneth P. LaValleSocial Services Committee

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S819Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Relates to notice requirements when funding cuts are made

Relates to notice requirements to families and providers when funding cuts are made.

Velmanette MontgomeryRules Committee

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S673Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Relates to increasing the maximum benefit rate for unemployment insurance

Relates to increasing the maximum benefit rate for unemployment insurance.

José PeraltaRules Committee

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S526Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Referred to transportation

Relates to sanctions for driving while ability impaired while holding a conditional license

Relates to sanctions for driving while ability impaired while holding a conditional license.

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Transportation Committee

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S520Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Establishes a safety course requirement for firearm license

Establishes a three-hour safety course, developed by the municipal police training council, which shall be completed by an applicant prior to the issuance of a license to possess a pistol, revolver,…

Liz KruegerRules Committee

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S458Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Grants tenants right to withhold portion of rent for failure of landlord to provide heat

Grants tenants right to withhold one-tenth of one month's rent for each day the owner of a multiple dwelling fails to provide heat during winter months, from November to March, where the landlord is…

Liz KruegerRules Committee

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S457Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Establishes it shall be unlawful for a person to have his or her application to rent or lease a residence to be denied due to prior housing court proceedings

Establishes it shall be unlawful for a person to have his or her application to rent or lease a residence to be denied due to a previous housing court proceeding; allows a person aggrieved to…

Liz KruegerRules Committee

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S451Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Revises proceedings to recover possession to prevent avoidable eviction and resulting homelessness; requires improved notice to the respondent

Revises proceedings to recover possession of premises located in a multiple dwelling; requires premises to be registered with the local agency responsible for code enforcement; petition shall be…

Liz KruegerRules Committee

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S445SenateA5927· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Creates the non-partisan legislative budget office

Creates the non-partisan legislative budget office; directs such office shall provide information to legislative committees of the senate and assembly with respect to the state budget, appropriation…

Liz KruegerRules Committee

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S448Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Prohibits an owner from adjusting the amount of preferential rent upon the renewal of a lease

Prohibits an owner from adjusting the amount of preferential rent, rent charged and paid by the tenant which is less than the legal regulated rent for the housing accommodation, upon the renewal of…

Liz KruegerRules Committee

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S443Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Removes provisions prohibiting N.Y. city from strengthening rent regulation laws to provide more comprehensive coverage than state laws

Removes provisions prohibiting N.Y. city from strengthening rent regulation laws to provide more comprehensive coverage than state laws.

Liz KruegerRules Committee

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S434Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Requires landlord to pay penalties if he fails in action to evict tenant on grounds of primary residency

Provides that where the owner or lessor of a rent controlled or rent stabilized unit commences an action in bad faith to recover possession on the grounds that it is not occupied as the tenant's…

Liz KruegerRules Committee

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S424Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Provides for the state board of elections to undertake a study of the feasibility for voting by mail, telephone and/or internet

Provides for the state board of elections to undertake a study of the feasibility for voting by mail, telephone and/or the internet; authorizes a pilot program for such voting during the study;…

Liz KruegerRules Committee

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S426Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Provides for a prohibition on the use of certain disposable food service ware

Enacts the "food service waste reduction act"; provides for a prohibition on the use of certain disposable food service ware; provides definitions and sanctions.

Liz KruegerRules Committee

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S420Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Requires an authorized continuing candidate committee for any individual to dispose of all funds within certain time frames

Requires an authorized continuing candidate committee for any individual to dispose of all funds within certain time frames.

Liz KruegerRules Committee

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S414Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Enacts a balanced budget requirement and creates the New York state governmental accounting review board

Enacts a balanced budget requirement and creates the New York state governmental accounting review board.

Liz KruegerRules Committee

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S413Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Establishes the empire state performance commission for the purpose of designing and advising the governor and the legislature on the implementation of a performance

Establishes the empire state performance commission in the executive department for the purpose of designing and advising the governor and the legislature on the implementation of a…

Liz KruegerRules Committee

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S404Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Exempts monthly assessments due from certain residential health facilities from interest or penalties for any period prior to October 1, 2012

Exempts monthly assessments due from residential health facilities located in any area designated as a Health Professional Shortage Area or serving a medically underserved population and…

Velmanette MontgomeryRules Committee

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S405Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Requires the prosecution of juveniles, who are under the age of eighteen and who commit family offenses against his or her parent or legal guardian, under article VI

Requires the prosecution of juveniles who commit family offenses against his or her parent or legal guardian under article seven of the family court act, rather than article eight of such act.

Velmanette MontgomeryRules Committee

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S402Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Requires notice to adjoining owners of construction, excavation or demolition work

Requires notice to adjoining owners of construction, excavation or demolition work.

Velmanette MontgomeryRules Committee

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S381Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Provides for the appointment of a standing committee on conference to resolve differences between similar, but not identical, bills and resolutions

Provides for the appointment of a standing committee on conference to resolve differences between similar, but not identical bills and resolutions; also provides that such committee may refer bills…

Liz KruegerRules Committee

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S380Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Relates to increased participation in state contracts and subcontracts by certified minority and women owned business enterprises

Relates to increased participation in state contracts and subcontracts by certified minority and women owned business enterprises; relates to certain performance and payment bond requirements.

Velmanette MontgomeryRules Committee

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S371Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Establishes the foster care higher education scholarship pilot program

Establishes the foster care higher education scholarship pilot program; grants awards for the purpose of enhancing opportunities for higher education for children and young adults receiving foster…

Velmanette MontgomeryRules Committee

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S339Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Imposes additional requirements with respect to the duty of a landlord to provide tenants with a written receipt for rent paid

Imposes additional requirements with respect to the duty of a landlord to provide tenants with a written receipt for rent paid and directs the office of court administration to embark upon a…

Velmanette MontgomeryRules Committee

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S337Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Provides that the social services district from which a recipient moved shall be responsible for his or her alcohol and drug addiction treatment for 180 days

Provides that when a public assistance recipient, receiving care or treatment for alcohol or other drug addiction, moves from one social services district to another such district, the social…

Velmanette MontgomeryRules Committee

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S338Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Relates to controlled substances and indeterminate sentences; to the expansion of merit time; repealer

Relates to controlled substances and indeterminate sentences; relates to the expansion of merit time and repeals provisions relating to the allowance of limited credit time for inmates.

Velmanette MontgomeryRules Committee

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S336Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Prohibits any party from charging consumers for unordered or unrequested goods or services; repealer

Prohibits any person, firm, partnership, association or corporation, or agent or employee thereof from offering for sale tangible or intangible goods or services which have not been actually ordered…

Velmanette MontgomeryRules Committee

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S327Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Amends the education law relating to school based health and mental health clinics in certain cities

Amends the education law relating to school based health and mental health clinics in certain cities.

Velmanette MontgomeryRules Committee

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S323Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Prohibits possession of certain condoms as evidence

Provides that possession of a condom may not be received in evidence in any trial, hearing or proceeding as evidence of prostitution, patronizing a prostitute, promoting prostitution, permitting…

Velmanette MontgomeryRules Committee

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S313Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Requires posting of sign in all premises licensed to sell alcoholic beverages on the premises which offers to assist patrons in obtaining alternative transportation

Requires the posting of a sign in all premises licensed to sell alcoholic beverages on the premises which offers to assist patrons in obtaining an alternative means of transportation should their…

Ruben DiazRules Committee

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S303Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Establishes the bureau of the senior tenants' advocate in the state office for the aging

Establishes the bureau of the senior tenants' advocate within the state office for the aging; provides that the senior tenants' advocate shall assist senior citizen tenants in resolving complaints…

Ruben DiazRules Committee

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S250Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Relates to requiring first consideration of persons defined in the federal workforce investment act programs for hiring for positions created as a result of economic

Relates to requiring first consideration of unemployed individuals, low-income individuals, dislocated workers, individuals training for nontraditional employment, as defined in the federal…

Velmanette MontgomeryRules Committee

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S127Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Provides that limited liability for persons held jointly liable shall not apply to parties held liable for failing to provide reasonable security

Provides that limited liability for persons held jointly liable shall not apply to parties held liable for failing to provide reasonable security or failing to provide security required by federal,…

José PeraltaRules Committee

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S128Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Requires police officers and peace officers to report any discharge of their weapon to the agency which employs them

Requires every police officer and peace officer to report every discharge of his or her weapon, regardless of whether he or she is on duty, to the law enforcement agency which employs such officer;…

José PeraltaRules Committee

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S101Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Enacts the "corporate political activity accountability to shareholders act"

Enacts the "corporate political activity accountability to shareholders act"; establishes the corporate political activity accountability to shareholders act which requires that corporate…

Daniel L. SquadronRules Committee

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S71Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Mandates comprehensive, medically accurate and age appropriate sex education be taught in all public schools, grades one through twelve

Mandates comprehensive, medically accurate and age appropriate sex education be taught in all public schools, grades one through twelve; provides that the commissioner of education will create and…

Velmanette MontgomeryRules Committee

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S6699Senate· Moved Mar 11, 2012· Referred to insurance

Establishes the New York health insurance exchange study commission

Establishes the New York health insurance exchange study commission providing for a study of whether the state should establish and operate a New York health insurance exchange or participate in a…

James L. SewardInsurance Committee

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S6697Senate· Moved Mar 11, 2012· Referred to aging

Expands the program for elderly pharmaceutical insurance coverage to the level of coverage provided prior to the 2011 budget; repealer

Expands the program for elderly pharmaceutical insurance coverage to the level of coverage provided prior to the 2011 budget.

Kemp HannonAging Committee

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